Happy 2017!
First of all, I want to thank you reading in 2016! It’s always fun to reflect on the past year and the culinary adventures in the kitchen. When I blog my recipes, first and foremost, I think about ways to create healthy, simple and tasty food. I know you all want food that is fresh, minimally processed and will get raves from your family and friends.
Here are 16 of my favorite recipes for 2016 {in no particular order}. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
As you’ll see, these are mainly plant-based dishes. When I incorporate seafood, I do my best to use wild, sustainable fish, as well organic and humanely sourced eggs and dairy products. Plus, whole grains, cold pressed, extra-virgin olive oil, as well as herbs and spices. Let’s face it, you can’t be perfect all the time — if these things are not on hand, use the best ingredients that are available to you. To me, getting into the kitchen is the most important thing. Happy cooking and eating!
1. Roasted Rosemary Cauliflower Mushrooms and Pearl Onions
2. Sweet & Sour Smoked Salmon Pate
3. Cheesy Creamy Stuffed Shells
4. Spicy Black-Eye Peas with Goat Cheese & Cilantro
5. Cheesy Veggie Greens Omelette Wrap
6. Lime Curry Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich
7. Tri-Color Veggie and Salmon Salad
8. Ginger Lime Chicken with Grilled Peaches
9. Spicy Sesame Spaghetti with Egg & Edamame
10. Smokey Grilled Eggplant Mozzarella Basil and Tomato Flower Towers
11. Moroccan Spiced Apple Walnut Wild Blueberry Smoothie
12. Simple Garden Fresh Veggie Quesadillas
13. Herbalish Mint Strawberry Oats
14. Cauliflower Rice with Pistachio Basil Pesto
15. Mediterranean Red Beans and Barley Bowl
